Jharkhand News : The risk of flooding has increased in Jamshedpur and surrounding areas amid intermittent heavy rainfall. The Kharkai River is flowing above the danger mark near the Adityapur Bridge, while low-lying areas of Shastrinagar, Kadma, Bagbera Naya Basti, Baroda Ghat, Jugsalai and Bhuiyandih remain at risk of water entering residential areas.
Heavy rainfall in Odisha has also led to water being released from the Byangbil and Kharkai dams. This has resulted in a rise in the water levels of the rivers.
Kharkai River Above Danger Level
According to a report issued by the Flood Cell at Suvarnarekha Bhawan in Adityapur at 8 am on August 31, the water level of the Kharkai River near the Adityapur Bridge was recorded at 129.03 metres.
The danger mark at the location is 129 metres. The river is therefore flowing 0.03 metres above the danger level.
The continuous rainfall and release of water from upstream reservoirs have increased the flood risk in areas along the river.
Suvarnarekha River Still Below Danger Mark
The water level of the Suvarnarekha River near the Mango Bridge was recorded at 119.70 metres at 8 am. The danger mark at the location is 121.50 metres.
The Suvarnarekha River is currently flowing below the danger level.
Water Released From Byangbil and Kharkai Dams
According to the report, 76 mm of rainfall in Odisha has led to the release of 84.72 cumecs of water from the Byangbil Dam.
Similarly, following 72 mm of rainfall, 55.18 cumecs of water is being discharged from the Kharkai Dam. The continuous inflow of water from upstream areas is increasing pressure on the Kharkai River.
All 8 Gates of Ganjia Barrage Opened
The situation at Ganjia Barrage also remains concerning. The water level was recorded at 135 metres at 8 am and continues to rise.
In view of the increasing pressure, all 8 gates of the barrage have been opened. Around 1,186.54 cumecs of water is being released into the Kharkai River.
744.57 Cumecs Released From Chandil Dam
The water level at Chandil Dam was recorded at 179.19 metres at 8 am. A total of 744.57 cumecs of water is being released into the river and canal through 13 radial gates and sluices.
Meanwhile, 6 spillway gates of the Galudih Barrage have been opened, releasing 1,633.36 cumecs of water into the Suvarnarekha River. Water supply from the barrage to the canals has currently been completely stopped.
District Administration on Alert
The district administration and relief and rescue teams have been kept on alert in view of the continuous rainfall and rising river levels.
Authorities are monitoring the situation in low-lying areas and locations along the rivers. Preparations have also been made to shift people from affected areas to safer locations if water levels rise further.
